Plans are unveiled for A12 improvements

The plans would improve traffic between Lowestoft and Ipswich, the county council said

Plans to improve a major road have been unveiled as part of a public consultation.

The upgrades to the A12 in east Suffolk, which links the county's two biggest towns of Lowestoft and Ipswich, include improving the A14 Seven Hills junction and the A1152 Woods Lane in Melton.

Suffolk County Council said the road was a "key route" and improvements would "improve conditions for all road users".

A public consultation on the plans is open until 29 October.

The project was given £54m in government funding last year.

The scheme will include a new dual carriageway at Seckford Hall, between the B1438 and B1079.

An overbridge at Martlesham Heath would also be widened as part of the plans.

Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for transport strategy, planning and waste, said the scheme would provide "major benefits".

He said: "These improvements will provide greater access to the east coast, an area with several Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) including Sizewell C, easing congestion and network disruption during its construction.

"I encourage residents to take a look at the plans, read up on the benefits and let us know their thoughts."

In person consultation events are being held in Woodbridge and Martlesham at the end of the month.